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3.98 / 5 based on 33 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Apartment style suited my needs. Own Kitchen was good, and also allowed access to on campus dining.
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Personal comments
Nice space, though often proved a hike from class to home (especially in winter)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Harry's Chocolate Shop was a definate favourite of mine. All the bars were. Penny beer nights at Pete's, Breakfast Club at Where Else, always things to do at night.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Make sure you get in early for classes, they fill up quickly. I did have some initial troubles getting in to my core subject.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
More support from the international office, but it was nice to do it on my own. I felt like I really achieved something.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Purdue has a lot to offer students. It is a college town, college lifestyle. I am very glad I selected this university. It was close to big cities, yet far enough to feel safe and carefree. People in Indiana, and I guess the Mid West in general were very friendly, I never had a bad experience. Everyone was wanting to know where I was from, and were genuine. When it begins to snow it gets a bit much walking from Hilltop to class, but manageable. Good selection of bars and a good nightlife. I am sure if I was there longer the bars would have gotten old, but for a semester it was very good. Before I went over I had no idea about Indiana. I know now I will never forget it.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
If you are after a university that offers a good range of subjects as well as a good social life and activities, then look no further. You are close to O'Hare Airport in Chicago, and you are a part of a very proud school community. The Purdue Boilermakers were awesome, with the Big 10 in football and basketball my favourites. Breakfast club was something that I thought was awesome. I guess access to students from all over America, and the huge range of things to do. I went over to experience a typical American college. I came back to Australia knowing that I had accomplished this, and made friends for life. What more can I say... GO BOILERS!!!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Calling internationally soon adds up, and travelling around the states can get expensive. But that is what you are over there to do, and I wanted to explore as much as I could.
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Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Had a trip to the hospital which set me back a little, until insurance came through. Transport at the campus was free (cause you walked), and having money on your student card helped out, as well as a few meals. Definately if you are in an apartment, shop at the supermarket and make your own meals.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was one of only a handful of students from Australia. I had no trouble with making friends with local students. It was nice when people came up and asked where you were from.
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